FDAClass IIIJuly 17, 2013

Jolessa(R) recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Jolessa(R) (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 91 day regimen, Rx only, Manufactured by Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona…

Why was Jolessa(R) recalled?

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

NDC 0555-9123-66, Lot numbers 33802986A, exp 9/2013; 33802991A, exp 7/2013; and 33803270A, exp 10/2013.

Product
Jolessa(R) (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 91 day regimen, Rx only, Manufactured by Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona…
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Quantity
54,412 blister packs
Distribution
Nationwide distribution. No foreign or government accounts.
Recall date
July 17, 2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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